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Smoothwall Express

Smoothwall Express is an open-source firewall distribution designed to provide network security. It offers features such as web filtering, intrusion detection, and VPN capabilities, allowing users to protect and manage their network traffic effectively.

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About Smoothwall Express

Smoothwall Express was created in 2000 to offer a free, open-source firewall solution. It aimed to provide robust network security features such as web filtering and VPN capabilities for users seeking an affordable and effective way to protect their networks.

Strengths of Smoothwall Express included its open-source nature, ease of use, and comprehensive features like web filtering and VPN support. Weaknesses involved limited commercial support and potentially less frequent updates compared to paid solutions. Competitors included pfSense, Untangle, and IPFire.

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A Smoothwall Express expert must have skills in network security, firewall configuration, and Linux system administration. They should be proficient in IP networking, VPN setup, web filtering configuration, and intrusion detection systems.

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